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[scarletcast]

For those of you who have [ pause, a low hum, ] superpowers. Has this place ever taken them from you?

​​[ A beat. ]

If you wish to speak in person, I will be in the park. In the red jacket.

​​[ She has ways of being completely private, but that's a little invasive and not something to advertise. Anyone heading to the park to speak to her or in the vicinity will see a young woman on a bench, with a thermos full of tea next to her, steam rising off the cup clasped in her hands. ]

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Voice - private

[scarletcast]

It is hard to imagine.

[ And yet. ]

They've only taken from people who could send us home.

Voice - private

[prespangled]

Have you talked to 'em much? The ones that call themselves gods.

Voice - private

[scarletcast]

I will. Once I know what to do.

[ She's thinking of reading their minds, but a little recharge time after Sorrow played havoc with her emotions is needed. ]

Voice - private

[prespangled]

Some of the people here seem to get along with them, even like them. I think they know a lot more than they're telling us.

But they are powerful, so be careful.

Voice - private

[scarletcast]

[ Matter-of-factly, ]

I am dangerous.

[ But his concern comes from a place of care, and so, ]

I will be careful.

Voice - private

[prespangled]

I know you could be to anyone who crossed you. Should I be worried about the gods instead?

Voice - private

[scarletcast]

[ She laughs. ]

If you want.

Voice - private

[prespangled]

Too bad for them, I've already chosen which side I'm on.

Voice - private

[scarletcast]

[ He can't see it; the smile is audible in her voice. ]

I'll be careful.

[ Softer than her earlier statement. It's thank you. ]